92%
retention rate of employed program participants
Neurodiverse people, such as those on the autism spectrum, or who have dyslexia or ADHD, often have an extraordinary capacity for visual thinking, accuracy and attention to detail. These are invaluable skills in the IT industry, particularly in areas such as cybersecurity or data analytics.
Established in 2014, the DXC Dandelion Program embraces, supports and expands the skills of neurodiverse people to help them secure long-term, fulfilling IT careers.
As a result, DXC customers and partners are given access to highly skilled team members with strong technical capability, to meet their IT needs.
Backed by global research and designed in collaboration with neurodiverse people, the DXC Dandelion Program provides:
retention rate of employed program participants
increase in productivity reported by customers
job satisfaction reported by neurodiverse people
of participating workplaces offer permanent postions to neurodiverse people after program conclusion
co-workers say the program doesn’t add any additional overhead work
workplaces report a competitive advantage since developing a neurodiverse workforce
As a leading Fortune 500 technology services company with a global ecosystem of technology alliance partners, neurodiverse people are provided with broad education pathways and career progression opportunities
Program Impact
A collaboration between DXC, La Trobe University and ANZ Bank helps organisations better support neurodiverse employees.
DXC is proud to demonstrate the impact we are making for our people, customers, partners, and the broader community.
Neurodiversity program addresses the demand for new talent in the IT industry, and achieves outstanding business results for National Australia Bank.